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Solarize Frankfort Announces Completion of First Solar Installation in Indian Hills Neighborhood
The 16-panel solar array will meet 95% of the home’s annual electricity needs. FRANKFORT, KY (May 30, 2023) – The Kentucky Solar Energy Society announces the completion of the first of many solar installations for the Solarize Frankfort campaign. The new solar array...
Wear Orange next Thursday
Join Judge Mueller and Mayor Wilkerson for a community gathering to honor victims and survivors of gun violence. The event will be held on Thursday, June 1st, 2023, at 11:30 AM at the Franklin County Courthouse, 222 St. Clair Street.
Memorial Day Garbage Collection Changes
CKY Hauling will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 29th, 2023. All county (red carts) curbside trash and recycling collections will be pushed back one day from the normal schedule that week. Monday will run Tuesday, Tuesday on Wednesday, and so on....
Memorial Day Office Closure
All County administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 29th, 2023, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. We will resume our normal hours on Tuesday, May 30th, 2023, at 8 AM.
Statement of Condolences
Judge Mueller and the Fiscal Court extend their deepest condolences to the family of Scott County Sheriff's Office Deputy Caleb Conley. He was killed yesterday in the line of duty while performing a traffic stop on Interstate 75. We also offer our thoughts and prayers...
BOARD MEMBERSHIP OPENING
Judge Mueller is currently accepting applications for the US 60 Water District Board. If you are interested in serving in this position, please fill out the form below and submit it back to the Judge/Executive’s Office at 321 West Main Street. Application: Click...
Impact of the Elimination of the Bourbon Barrel Tax
In this story from LEX 18 Judge Mueller explains the large impact of the elimination of the Bourbon Barrel tax on our community. Last year Franklin County collected $837,474 from this tax. Unfortunately, it was repealed without a plan for replacing the lost revenue in...
Solid Waste Update 5/15/23
We received the following notification from CKY regarding areas that missed recycling collection today: Pea Ridge Road, Kings Lane, and Botkins Lane These routes will be collected tomorrow. Please leave your bins out by the road for collection. We apologize for the...
Fiscal Court Closing 5/10/23
The Fiscal Court/Planning and Zoning/Business Licensing & Occupational tax, located at 321 West Main, will be closing today, Wednesday, May 10th, from Noon to 1 PM so our employees can attend our staff appreciation picnic. Thanks for your understanding.
MEETING NOTICE: BZA AGENDA UPDATE
The Frankfort/Franklin County Board of Zoning Adjustments (BZA) will host a regular meeting in person at 5:30 P.M. on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 315 West Second Street. Items 2 and 3, under new business, have been tabled.